Hydroponics Presentation 2024 (slide share).ppt

Types of Hydroponic Systems

1. Hydroponics
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2. TYPES OF HYDROPONIC SYSTEMS
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Option 1: Nutrient Film Technique (NFT)
Option 2: Floating Culture or Deep-water System
Option 3:Recirculating Vertical System

3. OPTION 1 –NUNTRIENT FILM TECHNIQUE (NFT)
NFT systems typically consists of plastic channels containing a thin film of nutrient
solution flowing. utilizing the principle gradient and gravity. This nutrient solution is
generally pumped from a reservoir located below the channels which deliver the nutrient
solution directly to the plants’ root.
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Bravo, (2023)

4. OPTION 2 -FLOATING CULTURE OR DEEP-WATER SYSTEMS (DWC)
Floating or Deep-water Systems have a reservoir of nutrient solution within which
crops are floated or suspended whilst the roots hang freely in the solution and air
is supplied. This system has the ability to grow plants which require deep roots
such as okra and sorrel.
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DMCU, (2024).

5. OPTION 3 -RECIRCULATING VERTICAL SYSTEMS (RVS)
Re-circulating Vertical Systems is a system which has plants in upright structures. The
arrangement tends to be more space efficient. Some systems have channels arranged
vertically with constantly flowing solutions.
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Hydroponics China (2024)